Welcome to Lyons USD 405! Our District is a fully accredited public school district located in Lyons, Kansas, serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade in Lyons, and the surrounding rural communities. Our district includes four main schools: Park Elementary (PK-2), Central Elementary (3-5), Lyons Middle School (6-8), and Lyons High School (9-12). It offers a comprehensive curriculum with a strong emphasis on both core academics and Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways. In addition, the district operates the Rice County Learning Center, providing flexible online and self-paced learning options for students and adult education. Support services are available through an online student resource portal, which includes access to course information, ACT prep, career planning tools, and technology use guidelines. The district's mission is to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges by fostering a positive, student-centered learning environment that promotes self-reliance, lifelong learning, and academic excellence.

USD 405 is guided by the motto Excellence for All, grounded in a strong belief in collective responsibility. Every individual is expected to contribute to their own growth and the growth of those around them each day—because We Can, We Will, and We Must. This shared commitment fosters a TEAM mentality, where collaboration and support are essential to overcoming challenges and achieving continuous improvement. Through accountability, consistency, and belief in the process, we strive together toward excellence.

Biographical Information:
Name: Derek Reinhardt
Position: Superintendent
Spouse: Jennifer
Children: Landon, Alexa, Izabella

Education Information:
High School: Thomas More Prep, Hays 1994
College: BS Physical Education, FHSU 2000
MS School Administration, FHSU 2005
Building Administrator Certificate: Fort Hays State University, 2005
District Administrator Certificate: Fort Hays State University, 2009

Career:

USD 395 LaCrosse, 1997-2000, Substitute Teacher and Coach

USD 281 Hill City, 2000-2003, Teacher and Coach

USD 495 Larned, 2003-2014,

Teacher, Coach, Elementary Principal, Middle School Principal

USD 303, 2014-2025, Superintendent

USD 405, 2025-Current, Superintendent